Choosing The Right Foods Based on Blood Type

To find out if the food you eat according to the requirement or not, seems to be heavily influenced by blood group type. Yes, every blood type is believed to have different responses to what you consume.

Dr. Peter D'Adamo, a naturopathic physician and expert in the field of human blood groups revealed that each blood group antigen which react to produce every kind of food. D'Adamo said, the consumption of foods that do not cause a reaction both to the blood type can cause fatigue, fluid retention and weight problems.

Meanwhile, if you eat foods that are compatible with your blood type, this will help increase energy, prevent disease and reduce weight. Here is a glimpse of the types of food that seseuai with blood type, as described by D'Adamo:

Blood Type O 

Blood type O is one of the most common blood type and amount than most other types of blood groups. About 45 percent of Americans known to have blood type O. Based on the type of food, people with blood type O is suitable for eating a high protein-rich meat. Individuals with blood group O had more gastric acid than other blood types, which makes them better suited for digesting meat.

Blood Type A 

According to D'Adamo, a person with blood type A is best suited for eating vegetables vegetarian alias, because they do not have enough stomach acid to digest meat. Vegetable protein diet such as beans, legumes, soy foods and complex carbohydrates are suitable for you who have blood type A.

Blood Type B

Corn, wheat, lentils, tomatoes, peanuts and sesame seeds are foods that can affect metabolism and cause fatigue and fluid retention. People with blood type B should also avoid eating chicken, because it has a lectin in muscle tissue and cause unfavorable reactions with their blood type. Adamo advised to eat lots of vegetables and select types of meat such as lamb, rabbit and venison.

Blood Type AB

Type AB is the rarest blood type. In America, only about 5 percent of the population has this blood type. Given the mixture of blood group genes you inherited, so it is best suited to your diet is to eat a mixture of seafood, wheat and vegetables. According to D'Adamo, individuals with blood type AB have less stomach acid levels are sufficient for the digestion of meat, but they can eat fish. D'Adamo says, green vegetables, fish and low fat milk is a food that is right for them with blood type AB.

Source  : LiveStrong